5/25/2013 |
Sanchez gains attention of Tigers greatsAsk members of the 1968 Tigers which current Detroit pitcher they enjoy watching, and Justin Verlander is universally mentioned. When Anibal Sanchez's name comes up, though, it evokes surprise.

5/25/2013 |
Mets re-assessing situation with struggling DavisIke Davis is struggling mightily, and manager Terry Collins has backed him all the way. Collins said the time wasn't right to make a switch as recently as Friday afternoon. But one day later, he appeared to have changed his mind.

5/25/2013 |
Arenado proving doubters wrong at third baseAfter seeing Nolan Arenado make play after dazzling play during his early time in the Majors with the Rockies, it's hard to believe that many thought he'd never play third base in the Majors.

5/25/2013 |
Oswalt fights mechanics in first Minors startVeteran right-handed pitcher Roy Oswalt had a predictably up-and-down effort Friday night for Double-A Tulsa -- his first start of four or five before the Rockies discuss when to add him to the starting rotation.

5/25/2013 |
Gardenhire ejected in third vs. TigersTwins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected by second-base umpire Joe West for arguing a call in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Tigers.

5/25/2013 |
Braves claim suspended game, win seventh straightBrian McCann capped a three-hit game with a double that set the stage for Dan Uggla to deliver a decisive RBI single in the two-run 10th inning that gave the Braves a 7-5 win over the Mets in Saturday's conclusion to Friday's suspended game.

5/25/2013 |
Young looks to shake hitting woes in pinch roleRockies outfielder Eric Young Jr. celebrated his 28th birthday Saturday with the hope that adding a candle would mark the beginning of losing a slump. In his last 16 games, Young has hit .140 (6-for-43) and seen his batting average drop from .310 to .252.

5/25/2013 |
Pence ranked among best on basepathsThough no traditional statistics exist for measuring all-around baserunning proficiency, a contemporary formula recently rated Giants right fielder Hunter Pence as the Major Leagues' fifth-best baserunner.

5/25/2013 |
Heisey progressing after re-injuring hamstringChris Heisey, who is recovering from a strained right hamstring for the second time, said he doesn't know yet when he'll be able to join the Reds again, but he expects it to be sooner rather than later.

5/25/2013 |
Phillips taking advantage of Morgan's presenceJoe Morgan still has a locker in the Cincinnati clubhouse. It sits immediately next to the locker of Brandon Phillips, and the current Reds second baseman has been sure to use that convenient location to his benefit.

5/25/2013 |
Kuroda, Phelps in line to make next startsThe Yankees have announced their probable pitchers for the upcoming home-and-home Subway Series, with both Hiroki Kuroda and David Phelps included after their respective injury scares.

5/25/2013 |
Pettitte expects to come off DL on June 1Andy Pettitte said that he felt good after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday at Tropicana Field and expects to come off the disabled list when he is eligible on June 1.

5/25/2013 |
Maddon sticking with Hernandez for next startDespite Roberto Hernandez's two abysmal outings in back-to-back starts, Rays manager Joe Maddon said that the veteran right-hander will be the team's scheduled starter Wednesday night in Miami against the Marlins.

5/25/2013 |
Hockey nut Inge torn by potential Wings-Pens clashRenowned hockey fanatic Brandon Inge is already fretting over what, for him, would be sweet misery. How will he possibly handle a Stanley Cup Final between his longtime rink favorites, the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

5/25/2013 |
Brewers to go closer by committee sans HendersonThe Brewers need a replacement for Jim Henderson, and will draw from a 'pen that includes three pitchers with extensive closer experience: John Axford, Michael Gonzalez and Francisco Rodriguez.

5/25/2013 |
Sveum: Rizzo can't let pitchers dictate his approachManager Dale Sveum considered giving Anthony Rizzo a day off Saturday. The Cubs' first baseman entered the game in an 0-for-23 skid, but went 3-for-3 on the day, and may be coming out of his slump.